And so it goes…

A young teen girl sits at her desk, she had woken before the rest of the house and was finished getting ready. Her hair was flicked into two ponytails, the milk tea strands curled to stay pointed upwards. Her overalls were faded and worn, which was in stark contrast to the red sweater she wore under it. The only thing missing was her trusty hat, white with its red ribbon pinned securely near the brim, but she would be sure to put it on before leaving. For now, it hung on the corner of her chair.

Her pen was balanced between her index and middle finger, unsure of what to write on the letter. She had bought "Lovely Mail" at the Pokemart a few days prior, having made her decision. She didn't quite know what made her want to leave, but something did, and she decided to blame it on Fate. With a deep breath she set her pen tip down, and just began to write, hoping her mother would understand.

Dear mom,

I know it's very sudden, but I have decided that it was time I left home. I'm already 16, and I think it's time for me to find my place in this world. Whether I become like Hibiki and train to be a Pokémon trainer, or I decide there's a completely different path for me, I want to know what's right. I will take Chikorita with me for protection, so you don't have to worry, and you always have my Pokegear number. I will try to visit every now and then, so please don't worry about me.

Your daughter,

Kotone.

The girl, Kotone, took a moment to admire her work, and last minute decided a heart was due next to her name. She scribbled it down quickly before standing up, grabbed her hat, and tried her best to tip-toe down stairs. The house was quiet, meaning her mother was still asleep, hopefully having peaceful dreams. Approaching the table, Kotone gazed around the kitchen, there were no walls separating it from the living room, making the house small and modest. But Kotone never minded, she enjoyed the sense of security that came with living in a small house.

As quietly as she could, she made a pot of coffee, and poured it into her mother's favorite mug. Kotone couldn't even remember when her mother got the mug, so she assumed that it was before she was born. Kotone took the letter in both hands, said a little prayer, and placed it next to the cup of coffee on the table.

She was about to step out of the house, when she felt a pang, she was forgetting something. "Oh course…" she muttered under her breath, she had left her bag in her room. She couldn't leave without, her money and things were in it. She stealthily made it up the stairs once more without waking her mother, then entered her room to grab her bag. She let her eyes grazed the walls, floor, and counter spaces, making sure she didn't forget anything.

Her eyes fell on a stupid little Marill charm Hibiki had gotten her. Kotone hesitated for a moment, should she bring it? She could always put it on her Pokegear, and if she ever ran into Hibiki, she was sure it would make him happy. Maybe it would make him think she was starting to accept the whole Pokémon culture, which was highly unlikely, but it was better to have a happy Hibiki than a whiney one. She snatched it up, and began attaching it to her Pokegear. She had just finished when she heard a crash from downstairs.

Not even bothering to be quiet anymore Kotone rushed back into the kitchen, where her mother stood, looking tired and upset. "Mom…" Kotone whispered, not sure how she should react. Her mother just stepped over the spilled coffee and hugged her daughter as soon as she saw her. Her eyes were haggard and her hug felt weak. When she was finished, she looked down at Kotone with her lips pursed. "You should have just told me." She finally proclaimed, shaking her head, "Just get moving along, I have to clean up this mess."

Kotone was left in shock; she just wanted her to leave? Everything had happened too quickly, she was sure her mother would want to talk more, say some words of advice. Yet instead, there was coffee and shattered ceramic on the floor. Kotone looked back at her mother's face, which just seemed contorted in thought, her classic hairband keeping her hair out of her face. She hadn't even gotten a chance to change, and was still in her fluffy robe, her pajama pants peeking through the bottom.

Kotone couldn't handle it any longer, "Mom, I know that a letter probably wasn't the best way to tell you… But I have to learn how to be on my own!" she exclaimed, her grip tightening on the strap of her bag. Her mother slowly brought her head back up, to be at eye level with Kotone, letting out a small laugh, "So you're leaving on an adventure…? That's…. Okay, that's great, 'hun. But I'm a mother, and I want to help you…" The middle aged woman's face went from thoughtful to excited, and she shuffled over to the counter, "I know just the thing! I know you're a very responsible girl, Kotone, but maybe your mother can help you out just a little bit!" She began writing down some numbers, then showed her daughter, "See, I can help you save up money, that way you never have to worry about not having any!"

Once more, Kotone was in awe, her mother went from grave to an over-excited housewife in the matter of a few words. After getting over it, she smiled to herself and let her body relax, "Of course mom, I would love that." She replied, before giving her mother one last hug, "I'll send some money to you every now and then, and don't be afraid to use some of it if you want." Her mother drew her tighter, "Okay, now you go and show 'em, 'hun."

Annnnd, done. I hope it's okay... I don't have anything to do today, so I may update tonight before I go to bed. I hope you all enjoyed!